Assistant Director for Pre-College Initiatives - George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: University Life - Early Identification Program
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On-Site Required
Salary: Salary range starting low $60k's; commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes, the position funding will end on 6/30/2027 unless grant is extended
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
EIP encourages first-generation college-bound students to enroll in college and succeed once admitted. By providing academic, career, and personal/social resources, EIP promotes life-long learning through value in education, respect, ethics, leadership, and advocacy.
About the Position:
Employing an anti-deficit approach to working with First-Generation college-bound students, the Assistant Director for Pre-College Initiatives (ADPCI) plays a pivotal role in ensuring students and their families are ready and prepared to successfully traverse secondary school and transition to a post-secondary institution. The ADPCI is an ambassador for Mason, serving as a thought partner to the Executive Director, Associate Director, and program staff to help provide strategies for the implementation of best practices in support of first-generation college-bound students throughout the region. The ADPCI co-manages programmatic efforts that supports the academic success of program participants and acts as a liaison to EIP's public school and campus-based partners to ensure the administration of school-based programs are seamless, safe, and impactful.
This position requires some evening and weekend work to support program activities and is expected to commute for facilitation of site visits and school-based visits when necessary.
Responsibilities:
Programs:
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On-Site Required
Salary: Salary range starting low $60k's; commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes, the position funding will end on 6/30/2027 unless grant is extended
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
EIP encourages first-generation college-bound students to enroll in college and succeed once admitted. By providing academic, career, and personal/social resources, EIP promotes life-long learning through value in education, respect, ethics, leadership, and advocacy.
About the Position:
Employing an anti-deficit approach to working with First-Generation college-bound students, the Assistant Director for Pre-College Initiatives (ADPCI) plays a pivotal role in ensuring students and their families are ready and prepared to successfully traverse secondary school and transition to a post-secondary institution. The ADPCI is an ambassador for Mason, serving as a thought partner to the Executive Director, Associate Director, and program staff to help provide strategies for the implementation of best practices in support of first-generation college-bound students throughout the region. The ADPCI co-manages programmatic efforts that supports the academic success of program participants and acts as a liaison to EIP's public school and campus-based partners to ensure the administration of school-based programs are seamless, safe, and impactful.
This position requires some evening and weekend work to support program activities and is expected to commute for facilitation of site visits and school-based visits when necessary.
Responsibilities:
Programs:
- Academic Mentoring Program:
- Co-manages the Academic Mentoring Program; and
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the after-school mentoring and tutoring program, ensuring that students receive comprehensive academic support and guidance.
- Early Outreach Engagement:
- Develops and implements strategies for early outreach engagement, focusing on middle school students and new student recruitment;
- Collaborates with school partners and community organizations to identify and support prospective EIP and first-generation college-bound students; and
- This also includes managing the application and onboarding process of new students and families that join Early Identification and its programs.
- Pre-College Programs:
- Directs the Institute for Excellence and other college preparation programs;
- Provides leadership and support for the Institute for Excellence programs, which offer college credit to first-generation college students and expose them to career readiness activities, academic pathways, and opportunities to engage in research;
- Works closely with program participants to ensure their academic success and professional development;
- Works with institutional partners to arrange course offerings, recruit students, and market and assess programs;
- Responsible for tracking and gathering data for impact reports for program partners, donors, and program leadership; and
- Helps plan logistics for summer programs offered by the Early Identification Program.
- Recruits, supervises, and evaluates student and part-time staff members, providing mentorship, guidance, and support; and
- Conducts regular evaluations to assess staff performance and provide feedback for growth and further development.
- Plans and coordinates events and activities aimed at promoting college readiness, career exploration, and academic success among first-generation college-bound students.
- Oversees the budget for pre-college initiatives, including the Academic Mentoring Program for designated sites, Early Outreach Engagement efforts, and the Institute for Excellence program; and
- Assists in developing budget proposals, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring fiscal responsibility in alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
- Works closely with the Associate Director for Programs and Assessment to assess the impact of programming on students and f
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